This is the Vipera, the first model offering of Seth Taylor (GDS Knives) and this is the finest example of this model produced to date!. This knife features a blade of XHP Core San Mai Damascus with a compound grind, Timascus bolsters and pocket clip as well as a Timascus backspacer, the scales marbeled Carbon Fiber, the pivot collars are Zirconium, the bolster lock has a hardened steel insert. Seth, though a new maker, displays fit and finish at a level far beyond that of a maker at this early stage of his career. There is a reason for this, Seth is the son of knifemaker David Taylor and the grandson of the legendary C Gray Taylor of AKI (Art Knife Invitational) fame, Seth has learned from The Best! C. Gray Taylors most recent multi-blade bid up knife sold at last years AKI for $90,000! This piece is a beauty from an up and coming maker that already has a long wait list. Now is the time to acquire one of his knives.